Unemployment insurance was big news during the Great Recession. At its peak, more than 15 million Americans were out of work, and over 45 percent of them still couldn’t find a job after six months of looking.

After President Obama released his 2016 budget on Monday, House Speaker John Boehner published a list of ten things that are “newer than Obama’s ideas.” Instagram, Angry Birds, Frozen, and the selfie stick all made the cut. 598 more words

This week, much has been made of President Obama’s new budget to “make work pay” better for workers with relatively low skill levels and earnings. His proposals include a minimum wage increase, an expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit for childless adults, and a fund for paid parental leave. 765 more words